Richard M.

“Unlock the Mysteries of your favorite Music”

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San Francisco, CA, 94118
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- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- In-Home Lessons: Yes
- In-Studio Lessons: Yes
- Ages: 5 & up
Subjects Taught

Bass Guitar, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Recording, Music Theory

Education

UCSD - Music - 1981-1985 (Bachelor's degree received)

Specialties

I am well qualified to teach pop, rock,, folk, and jazz
styles. I do specialize in World Music, but I don't
get as many students interested in this more exotic direction.

Lesson Details

Every student is different and I will guide them into reaching there musical goals even if they are not sure what they are at first. Technique on the instrument of basic importance to the process, but I do not force techniques that are too uncomfortable or unnatural. I am very happy to say I can effectively work with beginning through advanced students. I outline what the student needs to practice at the end of the lesson, and expect some progress to be made to that end at the start of the ...

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My Teaching:
I love to teach music to all ages, and have taught hundreds of students in the last 15 years. What you can expect from me is a clear, patient, and understanding teacher who is able to able to meet you where you are on your musical journey, and assist you to expand your knowledge and mastery of the instrument, usually having a lot of fun along the way. I am very comfortable even with teens who know what they want to learn, as well as absolute beginners and kids who need %100 ...

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Chris B, Learn to feel as well as read the music

I had a good foundation in reading music, keeping the beat, and playing steadily through mistakes. In three lessons, Richard has built on that foundation by teaching me to relax and feel the music as well as mechanically read it. I'm learning new chords and strum patterns while having more fun with my practicing.

— March 22, 2011
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